JW Hill and Son Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Chesapeake, Virginia — based at 1000 Broward Way, Chesapeake, VA 23322.
- Jobs on the listing: roof repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, emergency repair, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Looking up JW Hill and Son Roofing in Virginia
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Hail record for Chesapeake and Chesapeake (independent city)
NOAA's Storm Events file contains 14 hail entries for Chesapeake (independent city) since 2017. 4 different days saw hail of at least 1 inch. Stones of 1.75 inches or larger were reported on 2 days, and the largest stone measured 2 inches, close to a hen egg. 2025 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 66 mph.
March is the peak month with 29 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 67 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
NOAA also lists 4 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
Virginia ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Chesapeake (independent city) is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Chesapeake.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports in April to July | 67% |
| Peak gust, mph | 66 |
| Hail reports, all years | 21 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 4 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 14 |
The record's top day is May 22, 2025: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Grassfield.
| Calendar year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 |
Housing around Chesapeake
Median year built in Chesapeake is 1989, a typical house age of 37 years. Against a median home value of $359,100, a $11,025 mid-range asphalt roof is 3 percent of the house. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 1 cycles at 25 years apiece.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $359,100 |
| Median household income | $94,189 |
| Total housing units | 95,997 |
| Single-family homes | 80.7% |
| Built before 1980 | 31.6% |
Budgeting a roof in Chesapeake
Chesapeake prices track our national basis closely, with asphalt shingles at $6,860 to $15,190 for 2,000 square feet. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metro Area at $46,480. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Lifespan | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 yr | $520 | $31,360 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 yr | $460 | $20,580 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 yr | $590 | $11,760 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 yr | $520 | $9,065 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 yr | $420 | $31,360 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 yr | $780 | $19,600 |
Common questions, Chesapeake
- How old are the roofs in Chesapeake?
- The median home was built in 1989, so it is 37 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Which months bring hail to Chesapeake (independent city)?
- Hail clusters in March (29 percent), and April through July total 67 percent of the record.
- How often does hail hit Chesapeake?
- NOAA lists 14 hail entries for Chesapeake (independent city) since 2017, on 4 days with stones of 1 inch or more. March is the busiest month.
- What does a new roof cost in Chesapeake?
- Expect $6,860 to $15,190 for a standard asphalt job in Chesapeake; the middle is $11,025.
- Has Chesapeake (independent city) had large hail?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2 inches, close to a hen egg, with 2 golf-ball days.
- Is the license for JW Hill and Son Roofing on a state list?
- The Virginia lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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